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A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

A Sad Day For Rahul Mukerjea In Court

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Indrani laughed loudly. She looked like the cat that got the cream, smiling gaily. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

After Kanpur, Kannauj, Lucknow reports Zika virus cases, UP tally at 111

After Kanpur, Kannauj, Lucknow reports Zika virus cases, UP tally at 111

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Two cases of Zika virus have been reported in the state capital, a senior government official said here on Friday.

Sabyasachi withdraws Mangalsutra ad after warning

Sabyasachi withdraws Mangalsutra ad after warning

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

This comes hours after Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra issued a "24-hour ultimatum" and threatened to send the police after him.

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Scindia said on Twitter the Romanian prime minister has assured his continued support to Indian students crossing the Romanian borders.

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Should Dahi Handi Be An Adventure Sport?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Given the fiercely competitive political environment, observers naturally associated an element of appeasement with the Shinde government's move, Shyam G Menon points out.

'Covid has been economically good for India'

'Covid has been economically good for India'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'The China opportunity, the digital opportunity and the end of geography opportunity are the three pieces of luck India got due to Covid.'

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a series of high-level meetings to put into operation certain contingency plans in view of the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine.

Shahbaz Sharif to open debate on no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Shahbaz Sharif to open debate on no-trust vote against Imran Khan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The National Assembly session will be held at the Parliament House at 4 pm (local time), according to the schedule issued by the assembly secretariat. It also issued a 24-point agenda for the session and the no-confidence motion is fourth on the agenda.

Imran gets a breather, Pak parliament session adjourned to Sunday

Imran gets a breather, Pak parliament session adjourned to Sunday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Pakistan's National Assembly session was on Thursday adjourned abruptly till Sunday after opposition lawmakers demanded an immediate vote on a no-confidence motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan who has effectively lost majority in the lower house.

Brathwaite steers Windies to a draw in second Test

Brathwaite steers Windies to a draw in second Test

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite was again a gigantic roadblock that England could not dislodge as the second Test ended in a tense draw in Barbados on Sunday.

Indians in Ukraine asked to 'remain safe wherever' they are

Indians in Ukraine asked to 'remain safe wherever' they are

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Indian embassy issued a fresh advisory as Russia carries out a military operation in Ukraine, triggering a major confrontation between the two sides.

Adani adds $49 bn wealth in 2021, higher than Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

Adani adds $49 bn wealth in 2021, higher than Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Gautam Adani, India's and Asia's second-richest person, added $49 billion to his wealth last year - more than the net addition of wealth by the top three global billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault, the 2022 M3M Hurun Global Rich List said on Wednesday. Mukesh Ambani, who runs the oil-to-retail conglomerate Reliance Industries, continues to be the richest Indian with a wealth of $103 billion, a 24 per cent rise year-on-year. Adani, the head of ports-to-energy conglomerate Adani Group, is a close second with his wealth surging 153 per cent to $81 billion.

Warne's death a 'personal loss': Dravid

Warne's death a 'personal loss': Dravid

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Dravid said the Australian spin legend will be remembered as long as the game is played.

Rahul fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Rahul fined for showing dissent at umpire's decision

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

James Anderson bowled a peach of delivery that rose from full length and got a faint edge, which went straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow.

Uddhav Vs Shah-Modi Via Shinde

Uddhav Vs Shah-Modi Via Shinde

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The inexperienced Uddhav is forced to match up against 24x7 political pros Amit Shah and Narendra Modi who have the added advantage of wielding power at the Centre, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

More misery for England over slow over rate at Gabba

More misery for England over slow over rate at Gabba

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The ICC added that Australian batter Travis Head was fined 15% of his match fee for using bad language in the 77th over of their first innings on Thursday, when he was beaten by a ball from England all-rounder Ben Stokes.

Now, Narottam Mishra warns Sunny Leone to remove song or face action

Now, Narottam Mishra warns Sunny Leone to remove song or face action

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

"Some vidharmis are constantly hurting Hindu sentiments. The video 'Madhuban me Radhika nache' is one such condemnable attempt. I am warning Sunny Leone ji, Shaarib and Toshi ji to understand. If they don't remove the song after apologising in three days, then we will take action against them," Mishra told reporters when asked about the song.

Why UP's Youth Are Unhappy With BJP

Why UP's Youth Are Unhappy With BJP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I have been trying for the past five years to get a government job.'

Youth killed allegedly over interfaith relationship

Youth killed allegedly over interfaith relationship

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

The youth's mother has alleged that her son was killed by the family members and relatives of the woman with him he had a relationship.

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

COMING in MARCH: B-I-G OTT Releases!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Joginder Tuteja lists the Web series coming your way in March.

Drive My Car Review

Drive My Car Review

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Drive My Car looks at the nature of grief through the emotions of reserved characters but conveys a world of healing that cannot be summed, only felt most ardently, most appreciatively, feels Sukanya Verma.

Goa polls: In Poriem, ex-CM Rane's daughter-in-law fights on BJP ticket

Goa polls: In Poriem, ex-CM Rane's daughter-in-law fights on BJP ticket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Deviya Rane said it is historic that no legislator (in Goa) has won consecutively so many times from the same seat.

Juvenile among three charged in Srinagar acid attack case

Juvenile among three charged in Srinagar acid attack case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday filed two separate charge sheets against three accused including a juvenile in the recent acid attack on a woman in downtown city, officials said.

BJP supporters in festive mood, celebrate oath-taking of Yogi Cabinet 2.0

BJP supporters in festive mood, celebrate oath-taking of Yogi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

According to police officials, BJP supporters started reaching the venue as early as 9 am while the gates of the stadium were opened at 11 am, almost five hours before the ceremony.

Maoists blow up railway tracks, mobile tower in Jharkhand

Maoists blow up railway tracks, mobile tower in Jharkhand

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

In two separate attacks, suspected Maoists triggered a blast on the railway tracks in Jharkhand's Giridih district, damaging its fish plates, and also blew up a mobile tower in Hazaribag, the police said.

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Shane Warne, God of Spin, Dead At 52

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Warne's management released a brief statement saying that he passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Kitty Kumaramangalam murdered in Delhi

Kitty Kumaramangalam murdered in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The police suspect attempted robbery to be the motive behind the killing.

Shaheen apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him

Shaheen apologises to Afif Hussain for directing throw at him

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has personally apologised to Bangladesh batter Afif Hussain after hitting him with a throw during the second Twenty20 between the two teams in Dhaka.

Victims have unbridled participatory rights, SC says in Lakhimpur Kheri ruling

Victims have unbridled participatory rights, SC says in Lakhimpur Kheri ruling

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The victims have "unbridled participatory rights" from the stage of investigation till the culmination of the criminal proceedings and such powers are "totally independent, incomparable" with that of the State, the Supreme Court held on Monday.

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit zooms to Rs 2008 crore

Bharti Airtel Q4 profit zooms to Rs 2008 crore

Rediff.com17 May 2022

India's second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted more than twofold year-on-year jump in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter to Rs 2,008 crore, buoyed by a lift in average revenue per user and an exceptional gain. The telco said its Q4 scorecard was backed by strong performance delivery across the portfolio and its CEO Gopal Vittal, in a statement, exuded optimism about opportunities in the coming years and Airtel being "well-poised" as a company. Airtel, which competes in the market with Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea, as well as state-owned BSNL/MTNL, promised to maintain razor sharp focus on financial flexibility, optimising the capital structure and finance cost.

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Two-day all India strike from Monday may hit essential services

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

The strike notices were given by workers' unions of various sectors such as coal, steel, oil, telecom, postal, income tax, copper, banks and insurance.

Delhi's poor air quality to enter red zone on Diwali

Delhi's poor air quality to enter red zone on Diwali

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The air quality in the national capital remained poor for the sixth consecutive day on Monday with stubble burning accounting for seven per cent of the capital's PM2.5 pollution.

With 23 cm rainfall in 24 hours, Chennai re-lives 2015 nightmare

With 23 cm rainfall in 24 hours, Chennai re-lives 2015 nightmare

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Parts of the city saw a humongous 23 cm of rainfall over a 24-hour period, which left the city inundated on the Deepavali weekend and many stranded. In 2015, the city was lashed by 25 cm of rainfall in 24 hours.

'By abstaining, India voted for India'

'By abstaining, India voted for India'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

'It did not vote against America, or for Russia.' 'If we had voted for the American motion, it would have spoilt our relationship with Russia without any change in Russia's behaviour.'

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Now, MP home minister says he won't allow Vir Das to perform

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

If he tenders an apology, we are going to think over it, said Madhya Pradesh HM Narottam Mishra.

HDFC Bank issues record credit cards in third quarter

HDFC Bank issues record credit cards in third quarter

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

In the quarter gone by (Q3 of FY22), private lender HDFC Bank issued around 950,000 credit cards, its highest ever credit card issuance in any single quarter. Since the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revoked the embargo on it in August 2021 to issue new credit cards, the lender has issued 1.37 million credit cards. This is according to a senior bank executive, who was present in an analysts' call after the lender's Q3 earnings. In Q3, we achieved the highest ever issuance, with 950,000 card issuances.

U-19 World Cup: England, Pakistan cruise to quarters

U-19 World Cup: England, Pakistan cruise to quarters

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Reigning champions Bangladesh bounce back against Canada.

Ananya Panday grilled by NCB for 4 hours; called back again on Monday

Ananya Panday grilled by NCB for 4 hours; called back again on Monday

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Ananya Panday has been again called by the NCB on Monday, a senior NCB official said.

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

NZ players reach Dubai after 'specific, credible threat' derailed Pakistan tour

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

New Zealand was warned of a "specific, credible threat" against its team, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said, elaborating on the rationale for abruptly abandoning the tour of Pakistan as the squad reached Dubai on Sunday.

SP manifesto promises major sops for workers, farmers, poor, women

SP manifesto promises major sops for workers, farmers, poor, women

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The party released its manifesto -- Samajwadi Vachan Patra -- for the coming assembly elections, shortly after the BJP released its own.